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Be adventurous. I would tell myself to not be scared to try new things, meet new people, and go out of my comfort zone. College is a completely new experience but it can be one that you can enjoy and can be fantastic. I would also encourage myself to be more involved in my search for a college and scholarships. Scholarships are much easier to find as a high school senior than a college student. I would also tell myself to enjoy my last couple months in high school because they are something I will always remember. Make sure to spend time with your friends because soon many of them might be going off to far off colleges. However, I would also tell myself to not be scared of the transition but to be excited instead. Make the best out of the new experience and be adventurous. There is nothing better than having a new start and being able to try new things.

If I could go back in time where I was in the 12th grade, I would tell and teach myself alot of things to help with my futuristic success movements towards going to college. Knowing what I know now, by experience, I would teach myself how to look for colleges that benefit with the correct help for students in "ALL" coursework areas. That means that I would be able to explore different colleges and their benefits with courses they have for students before I make my decision to go back to school. I also would teach myself how to plan ahead and have things on saved file so that when I can use them I can help myself more easier than I would if I didn't plan ahead like college teaches ALL students no matter what type of life a student has. I would give myself the advice of listening, considering, and planning with motivation from others who want to be successful through educational degrees and certificates that help with careers and jobs that are harder to get without those graduate awards, whether it is Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, etc. That'll be my personal educational advice.

Looking back I would tell myself to focus on making the best grades possible. Do not take a year off before going to college, go straight out of high school. I should evrn start thinking about taking a class or two of college classes while i am in my senior year of high school.

College is an amazing experience that will shape you and mold you into the person that you will become. Don't try to go too fast. Take the classes that you really want to take, even if they don't count for your major. And if you want to take a lot of classes that don't go towards your major, then maybe you are majoring in the wrong thing. Try a new club every month. Sure it will take a lot of time but you will meet people that are extraordinarily passionate about a variety of things and these people will inspire you to find something that you too are passionate about. And lastly, use your summers wisely. Use them to integrate what you are learning in school and in your social life to pursue even your wildest dreams. There are so many incredible opportunities offered over the summer.

I would tell myself to take more advance placement classes. It would have helped clear out some unnecessary credits. In addition, I would tell to sign up fore more scholarships.

Friends can and will make or break your first semester of college. There are an unlimited amount of places to find students that will become your best friends. College without friends is like being in a large city surrounded by people speaking a different language. It is impossible to enjoy the first semester without making new friends. Especially for people who do not have high school friends attending the same school, it is crucial to make friends. If you are open and willing to make new friends, then you will find new friends everywhere you go—in your dorm, chemistry class, religious clubs, the union and the recreation center are just a few. Friends give you the opportunity to distress, laugh, and love. Laughter is the best cure after a stressful week of midterms, papers, and labs. Without laughter and smiles college becomes dull and tiresome. Immerse yourself in the college campus, get involved and have a semester to remember.

In a matter of months you will grow from a child into a young woman. Your family hardships will seem discouraging these next few years, but you must focus on the road ahead. Not being enrolled in AP classes does not mean you are stupid; you will go on to take classes that the average person fails in their college career and dominate with an outstanding GPA. You will discover that through education, you'll gain a self-confidence you never had and compassion for others in opportunities that led you into choosing Nursing as a profession. Your mother's diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis will not be a hinderance but an inspiration that motivates you to succeed, instills courage, and carry you through your educational goals. You'll learn that your family's lack of income will no longer obstruct your path to a degree because you are capable of receiving scholarships from those who have faith in your abilities. You'll discover a love for education and desire to change the healthcare community. Lastly, you will make mistakes and consider giving up, but under no circumstances should you ever turn from your opportunity of a tremendous education in Nursing.

As a high school senior I struggled to focus and excel in the classroom. If I had the opportunity to talk to myself, I would tell myself one thing, keep pushing. No matter how difficult things get, I will always make it through because everyday is a new experience and a new opportunity. I wouldn't tell myself to change. I wouldn't tell myself any of the things that happened. I am really happy where I am today, who I am today, and where I see myself going in the future. I have accomplished a lot at this school, and I wouldn't be who I am today if someone had ruined the surprise for me. All of the qualities that I possess I learned from choices that I have made since graduating college, whether resulting in success or failure, or complete mistakes or perfect decisions. I have developed socially, academically, and physically all because of the University of Arizona. I owe everything to this school, and I hope that I can afford to stay here through graduation.

I would tell myself in the past to make sure to focus on academics, because they are important, but to also make sure to not bury my nose in the books. Life is made up of both education and experiences. Experiences are what make each of us unique in life, and would make for a more well rounded person. I would also have told myself the importance of better money management. I never could have known that our economy would have done what it has done recently, and better money management would have definitely set me on a path for less debt, but more fulfillment with life, and the ability to experience even more.

Seeing myself as I high school senior I would have many words of wisdom for myself. First, I would reassure myself that anything you put your mind to can be accomplished. The second thing I would tell myself was that there are going to be many people here at the university that aren't there for the same reasons you are. When people ask you to come out on school nights and only say it will be for a little while, polietly decline them. You are there to study and be working hard to get the life long career you have always dreamed of, don't let anyone stand in the way of that. Lastly, I would tell myself to follow your heart. Do what makes you happy and never ever for a second doubt yourself. Some of your classes you encounter will be hard, but hard work is rewareded and you will be happy with the return you will recieve in the end.